The Keysight M9415A is a PXIe vector transceiver that combines signal generation and analysis in a single 3-slot module. Operating from 380 MHz to 6, 8, or 12 GHz, it delivers 1.2 GHz of instantaneous bandwidth for both baseband generation and RF analysis. The module supports W-CDMA/HSPA+, 5G NR, WLAN, LTE (TDD/FDD), GNSS, and custom modulation standards. Output power reaches >+20 dBm with amplitude accuracy of ±0.5 dB on both signal paths. Phase noise measures <-130 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz). The analyzer achieves -154 dBm/Hz or -167 dBm/Hz DANL at 1 GHz, with EVM performance <0.3% on 100 MHz bandwidth OFDM signals. Tuning time is <50 µs, and baseband generator memory stores 512 MSa. Harmonic suppression reaches <-30 dBc or <-43 dBc at 1 GHz; non-harmonic content measures <-60 dBc or +20 dBm at 1 GHz; full range -120 dBm to +20 dBm
• Generator Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.5 dB
• Analyzer Amplitude Accuracy: ±0.5 dB
• SSB Phase Noise: <-130 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset (1 GHz)
• Harmonics @ 1 GHz: <-30 dBc or <-43 dBc
• Non-Harmonics @ 1 GHz: <-60 dBc or <-79 dBc
• DANL @ 1 GHz: -154 dBm/Hz or -167 dBm/Hz
• EVM: <0.3% (100 MHz bandwidth OFDM signal)
• Tuning Time: <50 µs
• Baseband Generator Memory: 512 MSa
• Form Factor: 3-slot PXIe module, half-duplex operation
– Key Features
• Integrated vector signal generator and analyzer eliminate multiple modules
• 1.2 GHz bandwidth supports wideband LTE, WLAN, and 5G NR signals
• Low phase noise and high dynamic range enable precise modulation analysis
• Fast frequency tuning for rapid sequential testing
• Configurable frequency coverage (6, 8, or 12 GHz maximum)
• 5G NR FR2 mmWave extension via M1741A transceiver pairing
– Typical Applications
• 5G NR (Sub-6 GHz) device and component characterization
• LTE TDD/FDD conformance and performance testing
• WLAN and W-CDMA/HSPA+ signal generation and analysis
• GNSS receiver testing and validation
• Custom modulation waveform development and measurement
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires PXIe or PXI-H chassis (Keysight M9018B/M9019A recommended). Compatible embedded controllers: Keysight M903xA or equivalent PXIe system controller. Remote control via PC with M9021A/22A/23A Cable Interface, M9048B PCIe Desktop Adapter x8, and Y1202A PCIe cable. Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended). Windows 7/10 64-bit required. Processor: single-core with hyper-threading, 1.86 GHz minimum.
